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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 322.38 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 322.38 and 133.92 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 322.38 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/322.38 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 322.38 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 43,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.13/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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